NEW BEDFORD

Downtown
Café Arpeggio
800 Purchase Street 508-999-2233 | casual lunch, snacks & coffee
An upscale café with a menu that includes scrumptious and healthy options. Serving micro-roasted coffee, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, pastry and homemade ice cream. Saturday hours: 8 am-5pm.

Café Balena
No. Water Street (at Centre Street) 508-990-0061 | fine dining
This small restaurant is a new entry onto the New Bedford scene and serves gourmet italian food with live opera music to complete the evening. Saturday dinner 5:30 - 10:30pm. BYO wine or beer. Reservations required.

Catwalk Roofdeck | www.catwalkbars.com
Catwalk Bar & Grille 34 Union St. 508-994-3355 | casual lunch & dinner
Situated in New Bedford's historic district, next to the waterfront. Casual dining, drinks and lively entertainment all in a contemporary pub styled atmosphere. Menu is varied with lots of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and fried seafood.

Candleworks
72 North Water St. 508-997-1294 | fine dining
Enjoy a romatic, five star dining experience with Italian-American cuisine, 19th C. décor, granite walls and post and beam ceilings. Piano entertainment nightly. Saturday hours 5-9pm.

Cobblestone Restaurant
7 So. Sixth Street | 508-999-5486 | breakfast & special occasion dinners
Chef Henry's has a passion for fine cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers a full breafast and bistro plates. On special occasion Saturday's (call ahead), Cobblestone present fusion dinners. Saturday breakfasts 7am - 2pm.

Divino’s
22 Elm Street 508-884-1321 | fine dining (lunch & dinner)
Italian cuisine and seafood with Raw Bar and a separate lounge.

Freestone’s City Grille
41 William Street 508-993-7477 | casual lunch & dinner
This 130 year old bank building has lots of atmosphere and local character. Award-winning chowder, creative salads, Black Angus steaks, seafood and children’s menu.

The Green Bean
740 Purchase Street 508-984-3300 | casual breakfast & lunch
Come relax in this modern downtown café with homemade baked goods, fresh squeezed juices & smoothies, soups, sandwiches and espresso drinks.
Saturday hours 8am – 3pm.

Isaiah’s Restaurant
562 Pleasant Street 508-999-6037 | casual breakfast & lunch
A local favorite for breakfast, lunch and ice cream with fresh seafood daily.

No Problemo
813 Purchase Streets (508) 984-1081 | casual lunch
Best burritos in town with daily specials and artsy atmosphere.
Saturdays 11-5

On a Roll
149 Union Street 508-991-5200 | casual lunch & pastry
This casual deli has homemade baked goods, specialty sandwiches and soups with fun casual indoor and outdoor seating in Wings Court. Saturday hours 10am – 3pm.

Spicy Lime | www.spicylime.net
522 Pleasant Street 508-992-3330 | casual lunch & dinner
Stimulate your taste buds with this full menu of authentic Thai specialties. No MSG or transfat oil. 7 days a week 11 am – 9:30 pm.

Slices Downtown
342 Acushnet Ave. 508-997-5121 | casual/takeout
A great evening and late night pizza place with calzones and slices. Take-out.
Saturday hours: 4pm - 3am.


NOTEWORTHY SPOTS BEYOND THE DOWNTOWN
NORTH OF DOWNTOWN
Antonio’s
267 Coggshall St. 508-990-3636 | casual dining
Authentic Portuguese dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Saturday hours 11:30am – 9:30am

Lebanese Kitchen
1487 Purchase St. 508-992-8217 | casual dining
Enjoy a full menu of authentic Lebanese food at this family run establishment. Great for vegetarians too. Saturdays 5 - 9pm.

Café Funchal
1686 Acushnet Avenue 508.990.1886 | casual fine dining
508.990.1886 | Directions
Specializes in Portuguese cuisine, and authentic dishes that are native only to Madeira, Portugal. Offers a full bar, impressive martini menu, and extensive wine list, including Madeira wines. Saturday Hours 12pm - 10pm.

Lydia's Bakery
1656 Acushnet Avenue 508-992-1711
This North end institution is the perfect place to buy Portuguese bakery items and a great espresso. Also has Italian and other specialty breads.
Open 4:30 am (!!) -9:30 pm 7 days a week.

Metro Pizza
930 Belleville Avenue 508-995-333

SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN
Adega Restaurant & Wine Bar
418 Rivet Street 508-992-1313
There is a lot of buzz about this new Portuguese restaurant and wine bar that has made its home in the former Thomas' Department Store at Goulart Square in the South End. Noon-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Thursday, Sunday; noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Alianca Restaurante
98 Cove Street 508-997-4142
Many Portuguese specialties in a casual dining setting.
Daily 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Davy's Locker
1480 E. Rodney French 508-992-7359 | casual lunch & dinner
A huge seafood menu is the main draw at this spot overlooking Buzzards Bay.
Saturday hours 11:30am - 10pm. Fodor’s review

Vasco Da Gama Restaurant
86 Dartmouth Street (508) 993-4340 | casual lunch & dinner
This locals spot has Portuguese favorites and great fish and chips.
Saturday hours until 10 pm. Review

WEST OF DOWNTOWN
Shawmut Diner
943 Shawmut Ave. 508-993-3073 | breakfast & lunch
Known for its home cooked food and pristine diner atmosphere, this is a great spot to search out. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places.
Saturday hours 5:30 am – 2:30 pm

DARTMOUTH
Not Your Average Joe's | www.notyouraveragejoes.com
61 State Rd 508-992-5837

FAIRHAVEN
Margaret's
16 Main St. 508-992-9942
Savory lunches and dinners, casual decor with BYOB.

Elizabeth's
1 Middle St 508-993-1712
The sister dining spot to Margaret's with a more contemporary twist, wine and beer and a small bar area with seating.

Pumpernickel's
23 Center St. 508-990-2026
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 7 a.m. to noon Sunday; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. BYOB

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